GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7343119
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7343119
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Greater Washington Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that provides grantmaking support primarily within the Greater Washington area. With a total of $116.9 million distributed to 3,507 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO LEAD, MOBILIZE, AND IGNITE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO BUILD A JUST AND THRIVING REGION WHERE EVERY PERSON PROSPERS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMU Corp
$22.9M
3%
BETTER MARKETS INC
$16.6M
2%
GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
$10.4M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1.4K
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1,420 grants, totaling nearly $116.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,510 grantees. Recent grantees include SMU Corp, BETTER MARKETS INC, and GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.